Vying to fill two open at-large seats on the council in the Nov. 8 elections are Mark O’Brien, Corey Wilson and Jim Paulette.
Keith Edwards
Staff Writer
Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, writing feature stories and covering breaking news, local people and events, and local politics. He has worked at the Kennebec Journal since 1995, having previously worked at the Camden Herald. He was born and raised in Winthrop and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in political science. He is married and has a dog and cat. A lifelong Mainer, he enjoys skiing, hiking, canoeing, camping, and cooking out but spends most of his “off” time restoring and maintaining his 170, or so, year-old home in Richmond.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Owner of Sonny’s Museum and Rock Shop dies
Levi ‘Sonny’ Chavarie, 91, died Oct. 13 and pledged to donate his rocks, gems and fossils to Manchester Community Church.
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Three Augusta-area House members draw no November opponents
Representatives Pouliot, Doore and Warren get a free pass in November on their way to re-election.
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Koski, Jarody, Elliott face off for Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat
Voters in Ward 3, which includes the northern portion of the city west of the Kennebec River, will choose one of the candidates on Nov. 8.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Augusta council approves $300,000 in aid to help restore downtown Colonial Theater
The money would be transferred to the group organizing the renovation once the work is largely complete, according to City Manager William Bridgeo.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta council, school board candidates debate
Hopefuls running for two contested races for City Council and one for Board of Education responded to questions from the estimated 50 people in attendance including Cony High School students.
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Augusta Planning Board backs zoning ordinance changes after revisions
Religious leaders who objected to the changes proposed originally expressed satisfaction with the new versions.
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Downtown revitalization prompts worries about potential impact on low-income Augusta renters
Currently, multiple developers have projects underway downtown creating new, middle to high-end rental units, but one city councilor says she’s worried about gentrification.
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Incumbent Hobart faces challenge from Berry in Maine House District 55
Both men have experience serving in the Legislature and want to return to Augusta to represent the residents of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and most of Richmond.
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Augusta developer pitches plan to expand, revitalize Colonial Theater
The organizer of the effort to resurrect the building seeks to host up to 300 shows per year at the theater that has been shuttered since 1969.